Dinghy camping
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veshengro
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Roger is a real character, he puts a lot of sea miles under that 15 foot keel and makes some really interesting videos.
Hoping f or a nice summer and lots of nights out again this year under my tent at anchor or dried out somewhere quiet, peaceful and isolated.
Hoping f or a nice summer and lots of nights out again this year under my tent at anchor or dried out somewhere quiet, peaceful and isolated.
Chiara’s slave
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I doubt Mrs Wansworth would be up for it.
Wansworth
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No,certain elements missing
Wansworth
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Done my bit of dinghy camping that’s where I learnt to anchour and do stuff but on a smaller scale
Stemar
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Madame hasn't seen it, but I can feel her disapproval of the idea from here.
Mine too. I'm at an age where I want certain creature comforts.
Mine too. I'm at an age where I want certain creature comforts.
The Q
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In my little keel boat, no bigger, smaller than that dinghy, it would be like sleeping in an uncomfortable coffin..
ylop
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When I bought a yacht one of my main criteria was it must not feel like I'm camping - full standing headroom, no gymnastics to get out of bed, a toilet not a porta-potty, ability to make a cup of tea underway, somewhere to hang wet kit etc.
Economically dinghy camping is much more logical. Practically its a lot of faff. I'm a but surprised none of the big dinghy builders (or even niche ones) have come up with a really clever, low hassle design. I presume this means the current target market like making their own modifications etc.
Economically dinghy camping is much more logical. Practically its a lot of faff. I'm a but surprised none of the big dinghy builders (or even niche ones) have come up with a really clever, low hassle design. I presume this means the current target market like making their own modifications etc.
veshengro
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boomerangben
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Swallow Yachts Bayraider Expedition is excellent for reducing faff for camping. Having a cabin to sleep in (and no more) removes the need for a cockpit tent. My dad took great pleasuring in making a support for a bistro style camping stove so we can cook under the spray dodger. There’s very little faff and lots of fun. Sails well, draws a pixie boot so no need for a tender, just some creative anchoring with an anchor bungee.
zoidberg
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Dinghy camping....?
Not everyone can manage it.
Not everyone can manage it.
Stemar
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I hope I've got a few years left too, but the wanting creature comforts bit came in at about 25Poor 'ol sod
I'm nearly 79 so I've got a while yet..
